Five things to do this week
Comedy star comes to Athlone Mark Sunday, September 28, next in your diary for night of laughs as comedy star Jon Kenny comes to the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone with his fantastic new show "Back to Front". Drawing on his background in stand-up, comedic characterisation and music, the talented comic and actor uses the changing face of contemporary Ireland as the scaffold on which to build his hilarious observations and characters. A great night out is guaranteed! For tickets contact The Hodson Bay Hotel on 090 6442000. Christy Moore for second date in Westmeath Lake County based fans of Christy Moore have a second chance to catch the iconic singer in Mullingar after an extra date was added following a complete sell-out for the Thursday, November 27, gig. The second show, also featuring Declan Sinnott will take place on Friday, November 28, in the Mullingar Park Hotel. Tickets are €40 and are on sale now from the Mullingar Park Hotel and Heartbeat City, Mullingar. Get karate kicking in Moate Every fancied the chance to don a black belt? No, I don"t mean the fashionable version, I"m talking karate. Classes take place in Moate Community Centre on Saturday mornings at 11am with teacher Alan Smith, a 3rd Dan Black Belt and an Irish international. Everyone is welcome. For further information call 087 9012447. Check out The Blizzards new album Westmeath based Indie band The Blizzards recently launched their new album "Domino Effect" and now is the time to get your copy for a personal review. The follow up to the platinum selling debut "A Public Display of Affection" features catchy single "Trust me I"m a doctor", a Blizzards trademark blend of punk, ska and pop. For production duties, the band enlisted the services once again of uber producer Michael Beinhorn of Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Marilyn Manson fame. Together they"ve teased the group"s strengths - humour, harmonies and passion - and brought them to the foreground where they"re impossible to ignore. The album is out now. Bingo in Drum Friday night is Bingo night in Drum and in these recessionary times it"s a great pursuit to earn you some money with up to €2,000 in prizes to be won every week. Book prices start at just €2.50 and a fun night is assured. Doors open at 8pm and it"s eyes down for your lucky number from 8.30pm.